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I didn’t expect to see you here; what a coincidence!
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Narrator
I didn’t expect to see you here; what a coincidence!
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Expressing Surprise
I'm so surprised to see you here! What a coincidence!
Starting a Conversation
Wow, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to run into you here.
Sharing an Anecdote
I was just thinking about you, and then, what a coincidence, I saw you!
Responding to Unexpected Meeting
Fancy meeting you here! I certainly didn't expect to see you.
Rephrased versions
Formal
I was not anticipating your presence here; it is quite fortuitous.
Casual
Wow, didn't expect to see you! Small world!
Simpler English
I didn't think I'd see you here; that's surprising!
Phrases to learn
didn't expect
To not anticipate or foresee something.
what a coincidence
An expression of surprise at an unexpected meeting or event.